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FH07 LWJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,811 mi
Last recorded64,811 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 LWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,631 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,304 miles

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

advise nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

advise offside front tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge and side wall

advise only slight play to nearside front shocker top

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,149 miles

both front tyres are worn on side wall

near side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2012 25,067 miles

All wipers split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,902 miles

Nearside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,252 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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FH07 LWJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH07 LWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH07 LWJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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